What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHLEBOTOMIST position at Rice Community Health?
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Laboratory manager, performs waived clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The position reports to the Laboratory Manager. The Phlebotomist also maintains cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental personnel.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs laboratory blood collection
- Performs waived testing, quality control, maintenance and proficiency testing.
- Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
- Observes and follows department preventive maintenance schedules
- Provides in-service training to other laboratory personnel and students
- Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
- Must be able to discern colors and hues
- Able to take direction over the phone and perform maintenance
- Adequate computer and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to do phlebotomy for an extended period of time
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma and Phlebotomy Certification if applicable
Additional Responsibilities:
- Will cover other labs associated with the hospital as assigned.
- Will cover internal departments as assigned
- May be assigned responsibilities for coordinating educational activities.
- Assists the Laboratory Manager in inventory control and requisition of supplies.
- Assists the Laboratory Manager in quality-assurance activities.